How to find off market properties

[Ryan Car]

Hello All,

Currently I'm working full time and my side investing consists of note investing.  I'm at the very beginning stages of venturing off into multi family rentals.  I've heard a lot about finding deals that are off market.  Now every now and again when I issue a new loan or start a foreclosure related to my note investing, I'll get something mailed to me asking to purchase my loan.

My question for you all is this, How do these people find out my name and address?  I'm sure they get it off public record, but I'm looking for something more specific.  Like a step by step example of how someone does this.  I'm looking to use the same concept for finding properties and mailing out offers to owners.  I'm assuming you can't just mail something to a rental property, as the real owner most likely will not be occupying the facility.

Or if you have any other tips to find off market properties, throw it at me.

Thank you.